Tub O' Good Luck Charms

My mom is known for putting together "exam bags" for my brother and I, and more recently Mike during our exams at the end of every semester.   Being the super creative and thoughtful person that she is, she went above and beyond with the goodies she put together for Mike as he studies for the Bar.  I knew it was going to get demolished quickly, so I took a few quick pictures of it when I dropped it off with him.

Of course, it wasn't really from my mom at all, it was from Milly...

because we all know how thoughtful and NOT self-seeking Milly is

Mike's favorite, very clever 

Taxes had to make an appearance somewhere. 

I didn't get a picture of "Trial Mix", "M.O.reos" "Criminally Tasty" Chocolate Chex Mix, and I'm sure I'm missing a few others.  

Mom, you will be happy to know that the Mediation comic is now gracing the fridge, along with "I expect some tum rubs in return", which is now attached to the picture of Milly that's on the fridge.  I'm guessing that if she could tell us what her mantra in life is, it would be that.  

I know that Mike really enjoyed and appreciated it, and I enjoyed looking at it!  

PS, in case anyone else is counting, only 14 days left!

Mermaid Princess Party

A few weeks ago I went down to Texas to see my "surrogate family" as I generally refer to them.  It was H.R.H. Carolina Grace's 3rd birthday, and a mermaid princess party was in order.  

Mermaid tail, mermaid princess headpiece, lifesize mermaid cardboard cutout

Ta-da'ing for us but a little confused as to why she had to hold the pose for so long

The amazing cake

Castle tent with presents

After making a tiara and getting a mermaid tattoo

Taking a swing at the tiara pinata

And I didn't even get a pic of the Chick-fil-a nug tray!! This party was a blast and all the details made it amazingly cute.  

I didn't take nearly enough pictures, but I had a great time as always in Texas.  I am already planning how I can get back there!